RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia House of Delegates has just completed its second week of the 2016 session. Over the past week, Delegate Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper) has filed three additional bills: HB1341, HB1349, HB1350, and HB1375. Delegate Freitas was elected to his first term in November 2015, and currently represents the 30th District in the House, comprising the counties of Madison, Orange, and parts of Culpeper.

News from Richmond

Delegate Freitas bills currently active in committees:

HB459 - Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Gives greater control to localities in selecting CTE teachers.

HB760 - Transparency in Government

Requires the Auditor of Public accounts to update the transparency website to provide more information on government spending and to make information easier to find.

HB762 - Electric Transmission Line Planning AssociationAllows localities to form associations so that they can more closely monitor transmission line planning and protect property rights

HB763 - 10th Amendment

Prohibits the use of state and local law enforcement from assisting the federal government in the enforcement of regulations that haven't been properly voted on by congress, when there are active investigations of violent crimes within their jurisdictions

HB1183 - Revocation of the "Incumbent Protection Act"

Removes the portion of election law which provides incumbents special privileges to select their method of nomination.

District-Side News

Congratulations to Catherine Reames Eastern View High School Virginia CTE Teacher of the Year!

With the onset of one of the largest snow-storms in recent memory, Culpeper, Madison, and Orange counties lie in the heart of the blizzard's pathway. Snowfall accumulation in the district could reach over 3 feet in some areas. Here are some useful tips for weathering the storm:

If going outdoors: Dress in several layers of loose fitting clothing. Wear insulated and waterproof boots, gloves, and a hat.